Part-Time Therapist

Tides Mental Health; Wilmette (IL); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible work arrangements

Inclusive workplace environment

Job summary

A growing mental health practice is seeking part-time therapists to deliver evidence-based psychotherapy. Ideal candidates are licensed in Illinois and possess strong interpersonal and communication skills. This role involves working closely with clients to provide tailored treatment and contributing to the establishment of new locations. The practice emphasizes a supportive culture and offers a chance to make an impact in a startup environment. Join us in transforming mental health care by applying today!

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice in Illinois.
• Master's degree from an accredited program required.
• Experience with different therapeutic modalities.
• Alignment with Tides’ mission, values, and client-centered philosophy of care
• Passionate about participating in an entrepreneurial, growing startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based psychotherapy to diverse clients.
• Collaborate with clients and families for coordinated care.
• Contribute to personalized treatment development.
• Assist in building clinical culture at new locations.
• Strengthen client-therapist relationships.
• Assist in ad-hoc marketing related efforts in order to boost a diverse and strong client base

Skills

Licensed to practice in Illinois

Proficiency in therapeutic modalities

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Alignment with client-centered philosophy

Passionate about startup environments

Education

Master's Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or Psychology

Licensed in Illinois

Job description

About Tides Mental Health (TidesMentalHealth.com):

Founded in 2023, Tides Mental Health is a growing private practice dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate mental health care to individuals, couples, and families. What began in Chicago is now expanding into surrounding communities as we open new locations to meet growing demand for accessible, thoughtful care.

At Tides, we believe therapy works best when clinicians are supported, clients feel genuinely seen, and care is delivered with intention. Our mission is to serve as a safe harbor for healing and growth, transforming the delivery of mental health care through compassion, collaboration, accessibility, and creativity.

As we grow beyond the city, we are building small, values-aligned clinical teams to help launch and shape new locations from the ground up. This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of that early foundation—contributing not only clinically, but also to culture, systems, and the overall client experience.

Position Overview

We are seeking talented and motivated therapists (LSWs, LPCs, AMFTs, LCSWs, LCPCs, or LMFTs) who are passionate about delivering exceptional care and excited to grow with a fast-evolving practice. This role is ideal for clinicians who enjoy clinical work and want to be part of something being built—particularly as we expand into new communities outside the city.

You will play a meaningful role in helping establish and grow a new Tides location, working closely with a supportive leadership team and fellow clinicians to create a strong clinical culture from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, evidence-based psychotherapy to a diverse client population, tailoring treatment to each client’s unique needs and goals
• Collaborate with clients, families (when appropriate), and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated, high-quality care
• Contribute to the development of thoughtful, personalized treatment experiences, including the intentional use of evolving technologies and therapeutic approaches
• Participate in building and sustaining Tides’ culture, particularly as part of a new location launch team
• Assist in developing and refining best practices that strengthen the client-therapist relationship and overall client experience
• Assist in ad-hoc marketing related efforts in order to boost a diverse and strong client base

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice in the state of Illinois and/or graduated with a Master's Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field from an accredited program.
• Demonstrated proficiency in a range of therapeutic modalities.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Alignment with Tides’ mission, values, and client-centered philosophy of care
• Passionate about participating in an entrepreneurial, growing startup environment.

Tides Mental Health is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences.

This is a chance to join a pioneering team and make a substantial impact on a growing mental health startup. At Tides Mental Health, you can truly make a difference. Apply today to join us in transforming mental health care.

Job Type: Part-time

Work Location: In person with flexibility for hybrid work

Compensation: Competitive with increases based on experience, tenure, and role growth